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Dr. Krishna Kumar

Assistant Professor

Dr. Krishna Kumar completed his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Plant Pathology from Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya and B.Sc. (Hons) Ag. from Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut (U.P.). He has qualified ICAR- NET in 2019 and currently working as an Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) at Galgotias University, Greater Noida (U.P.) with more than five years and 6 months of teaching experience. 

Teaching Experience: Five years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor in Plant Pathology. Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in plant pathology and crop protection. Designed and delivered practical field-based modules on disease diagnosis and management

Administrative Roles: Serving as Examination Coordinator in the School of Agriculture, Galgotias University. Coordinated and supervised end-semester examinations, internal assessments, and evaluations. Ensured timely uploading of grades and compliance with university examination policies. Facilitated smooth coordination between faculty, students, and examination cell

 Research Publications 

  1. Krishna Kumar, SK Pande, Manish Kumar and Popin Kumar (2020) Epidemiological studies on base rot disease of Aloe vera caused by Fusarium oxysporum. International Journal of Chemical Studies, NAAS Rating: 5.31
  2. Krishna Kumar, SK Pande, Popin Kumar, Ajay Kumar and Manish Kumar Maurya (2020) Screening of Aloe veraGermplasms in Natural Field Condition against Base Rot Diseased caused by Fusarium sp. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences,NAAS Rating: 5.38
  3. Sandeep Kumar, VP Chaudhary, SP Pathak and Krishna Kumar (2018). Integrated disease management approaches for stem gall disease of coriander incited by P. macrosporous. International Journal of Chemical Studies, NAAS Rating: 5.31 
  4. Sandeep Kumar, VP Chaudhary, Veer Singh and Krishna Kumar (2018). Biochemical changes in coriander plants parts infected by stem gall disease caused Protomyces macrosporous. International Journal of Chemical Studies, NAAS Rating: 5.31 
  5. Amitesh Shukla, SK Pande, Krishna Kumar, Pankaj Singh and Bhanu Pratap (2020). Effect of Different Agricultural Wastes on the Production of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus florida). International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, NAAS Rating: 5.38
  6. Satyendra Vikaram Singh, JP Srivastava, Krishna Kumar, Satya Prakash Vishwakarma and Popin Kumar (2020). Evaluation of field pea varieties against mildews (Downy and Powdery) under natural conditions. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, NAAS Rating: 5.21
  7. Satyendra Vikaram Singh, Krishna Kumar, Satya Prakash Vishwakarma, Anand Singh and JP Srivastava (2020). Effect of environmental factors on development of diseases powdery and downy mildew of Pea. The Pharma Innovation Journal, NAAS Rating: 5.23
  8. Pankaj Singh, SK Pande, Krishna Kumar, Amitesh Shukla and Ajay Kumar (2020). In-vitro Evaluation of Chemical and Non-chemicals against Diseases of Pleurotus sp. and Yield. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, NAAS Rating: 5.38
  9. Akash Pandey, SK Pande, Krishna Kumar, HS Viswanath and Sumit Kumar (2020). Epidemiology of Leaf Spot Disease of Aloe vera.International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, NAAS Rating: 5.38
  10. Pankaj Singh, SK Pande, Krishna Kumar, Amitesh Shukla and Sumit Singh (2020). Management of the Common Moulds Diseases of Mushroom through Chemical and Non-chemicals. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, NAAS Rating: 5.38
  11. Akash Pandey, SK. Pande, Rajesh Saini and Krishna Kumar (2020). Isolation, Identification and Purification of Leaf Spot Disease of Aloe vera. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences,NAAS Rating: 5.38
  12. Shivam Kumar, Ghanshyam Verma, Krishna Kumar and Kishan Lal (2021). Screening of wheat genotypes against foliar blight pathogens under artificial inoculation conditions, International Journal of Chemical Studies 2021; 9(2): 591-595, NAAS Rating: 5.31
  13. Satyendra Vikaram Singh, Krishna Kumar, Ajay Kumar, Popin Kumar, Anand Singh and Abhimanyu (2020). Estimation of Losses and Management (Quantitative and Qualitative) Caused by Downy and Powdery Mildew in Field Pea. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, NAAS Rating: 5.38
  14. Satya Prakash Vishwakarma, HK Singh, Manish Kumar Maurya, Vikash Kumar Yadav, Krishna Kumar, Shyam Babu Gautam and Rajendra Prashad (2021) In vitro efficacy of fungicides against Myrothecium roridum causing leaf spot of Bael, The Pharma Innovation Journal, NAAS Rating: 5.23
  15. Krishna Kumar, R.S. Mishra, S.K. Singh and Popin Kumar (2022). Characterization and management of Cercospora leaf spot of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) caused by Cercospora traversiana through organic treatments. Annals of Phytomedicine, NAAS Rating: 5.95.
  16. Dharam Veer, Khalid Habib, Krishna Kumar (2022). Response of Black Gram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) to Rhizobium, Phosphorus and Nitrogen for Sustainable Agriculture: A Mini Review. International Journal of Plant and Environment. NAAS Rating: 5.14
  17. Kumar, K., Yadav, A. S., Kumar, A., Vishwakarma, S. P., & Prasad, R. (2023). Perspective, Challenges for Biological and Chemical Management of Important Diseases of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.): A Review. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change. NAAS Rating: 5.13 
  18. Susheel Kumar, Sandeep Kumar, Krishna Kumar and Hemendra Tripathi (2025). Evaluation of Different Fungicides Against Powdery Mildew of Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata L.). Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology. NAAS Rating: 5.30

Book Chapters

  1. Krishna Kumar, Sandeep Kumar and Akshay Kumar (2018). Important diseases of Fenugreek and their management. Weser books, Germany, 176-179/ISBN No 978-3-96492-050-8.
  2. Krishna Kumar, Popin Kumar, Satya Prakash Vishwakarma and Gajendra Singh (2019). Role of fungi in bio-deterioration. Weser books, Germany, 54-61/ISBN No 978-3-96492-110-9.
  3. Krishna Kumar, SK Pandey, Jay Kumar Yadav and RP Gupta (2019). Important diseases of citrus and their management. Akinik Publications, New Delhi, 149-159/ISBN No 978-93-5335-465-7.
  4. Krishna Kumar, SK Pandey, Popin Kumar and Mukesh Kumar (2020). Phytoplasma diseases and their management. Biotech books, New Delhi, 337-348/ISBN No 978-81-7622-461-1.
  5. Popin Kumar, Harpal Singh, Krishna Kumar, Dipak Kumar and Mukesh Kumar (2020). Diseases of okra and their management. Biotech books Daryaganj, New Delhi, 301-315/ISBN No 978-81-7622-483-3.
  6. Krishna Kumar, SK Singh, Suraj Kumar, and Popin Kumar (2022). Role of Mycorrhizae in Sustainable Agriculture. Integrated Publications, Rohini, Delhi, 89-109/ISBN No 978-93-93502-09-4.
  7. Krishna Kumar, Akash Pandey, Pankaj Singh and Ravindra Kumar (2022). Apple Diseases and Their Management. Integrated Publications Rohini, Delhi, 121-136/ ISBN No 978-93-93502-09-4.
  8. Ravi Kumar, Arvind Malik and Krishna Kumar (2022). Recent Trends in Agriculture of Protected Cultivation. Akinik Publications, Rohini, Delhi-37-54/ ISBN No 978-93-5570-233-3.
  9. Krishna Kumar, Popin Kumar, Ajay Kumar and Abhimanyu (2023). Role of Organic Farming in Soil Inhabiting Microorganisms. Daya Publishing House, A Division ofAstral International Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi-110002/ISBN 978-93-5461-678-5.
  10. Thaneshwar Kumar Sahu, Mihika Singh, Krishna Kumar, Shivam Kumar Pandey, And Dhruv Vishnu Kadu (2024). Nano-biotechnology for Plant Disease Diagnosis and Management. Current Research in Horticulture, ND Global Publication House 31, Near Lakshmi Sagar Police Chowki Ayodhya, ISBN: 978-81-973379-9-4 

Popular Articles

Published 20 popular articles in Krishi Vigyan magazines, agricultural newsletters, etc. Focused on farmer education and seasonal disease prevention practices. Topics include eco-friendly plant protection and integrated disease management

Trainings & Workshops: Attended Winter School on biological control of plant pathogens (ICAR). Participated in 10+ national workshops and seminars on plant protection. Completed certificate courses in molecular diagnostics and biostatistics.

Technical Skills: Skilled in pathogen isolation, culturing, and microscopic techniques. Familiar with disease prediction tools and digital surveillance systems.

Memberships & Affiliations: International Society of Environmental Botanists (ISEB).